Cutting Operator (Weekend)

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. Supply Chain; Booneville (MS); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount on Williams-Sonoma products

401(k) plan

Paid vacations

Health, dental, vision benefits

Job summary

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. Supply Chain in Booneville, MS is seeking a Weekend Cutting Operator to join the cutting department. You will handle fabric cutting, machine operation, and tagging of cut pieces while supporting the sewing department to keep production flowing.

The role requires at least 1 year of cutting experience in upholstered furniture manufacturing, basic math/reading skills, and strong teamwork. This is an onsite position with daily weekend hours.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of cutting experience in an upper-end upholstered furniture manufacturing environment.
• Onsite role in Booneville, MS.
• Good math and reading skills with the ability to read, write, and understand English.
• Ability to read and interpret production tickets and SOPs.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work as part of a team with urgency and time management.

Responsibilities

• Work as a cutting operator in the weekend shift and pull and spread fabric.
• Operate cutting machines according to specifications and SOPs.
• Bundle and tag cut pieces for further processing and inventory control.
• Help the sewing department maintain production buffers and meet targets.
• Follow safety policies and participate in a productive, teamwork-driven environment.

Skills

Cutting experience

English proficiency

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Time management

Reading production tickets

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Leadership experience

Job description

Summary

Title: Cutting Operator (Weekend) ID: 32865224570 Date Posted: Aug 14, 2026 Date to Apply By: N/A Reports To or Hiring Manager: John Lambert Department: 4006 Shift: Friday - Sunday, 6:00am - 6:30pm Grade Level: 7 Employment Type: Full Time Non-Exempt Location: Booneville, MS Proposed Salary Range: N/A

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Cutting Operator (Weekend)

Description

About Williams-Sonoma DC - Booneville, MS

Since it was founded in 1956, Williams - Sonoma has grown from Chuck Williams’ single store in Sonoma, CA into one of the largest retailers in the country, with some best known and most beloved brands in home furnishings, including Williams – Sonoma, Pottery Barn and West Elm. Our Distribution Centers serve as vital connections between factories and our retail, online and mail-order customers around the world. The Supply Chain environment is dynamic and fast-paced, and the network is expanding rapidly. If you have a background in distribution, manufacturing, engineering, transportation, finance, human resources, or home delivery – and are looking for a job with a strong opportunity for gaining new skills and for advancement – our Supply Chain Organization could be just the place for you.

Williams-Sonoma, Inc Supply Chain Overview

By managing resources responsibly, caring for our people, and uniting around our values, we lead our industry and are proud to be recognized for our continuous action and progress in the following areas: Barron's 100 Most Sustainable Companies; Forbes Best Employers for Women and Diversity; Newsweek America's Most Responsible Companies; and USA Today Customer Service Champions. These honors reflect that we are truly a people-first organization.

• Over 4,000 Full-Time Associates across the Supply Chain.
• 14.5M square feet of small parcel, personalization, furniture, and manufacturing space in the domestic US, Williams-Sonoma has developed an agile and capable distribution network consisting of the following:
• Large package / furniture distribution centers located in Southern California, Northern California, Texas, Georgia, and New Jersey totaling 9.2M square feet plus another 1.2M square feet of standalone final-mile furniture hubs.
• Small package eCommerce distribution centers located in Mississippi and Arizona totaling 3.2M square feet, consisting of over 1,000 full-time associates and 1,500 seasonal/temporary associates in Mississippi.
• Sutter Street Manufacturing upholstery factories located in North Carolina and Mississippi totaling with over 1,400 full-time employees producing approximately $900 million to $1 billion in sales of upholstered furniture.
• Transportation Department for Ocean, Air, Trucking, and Rail consisting of over 30 transportation professionals located in Memphis, TN.
• 700 associates in our Sourcing offices in 10 countries in Asia and Europe including China, Vietnam, Singapore, India, Italy, and Turkey.

Primary area of focus for this position will be working as a cutting operator in the cutting department on the weekend shift. The associate will work throughout the department as needed to pull and spread fabric and operate all machines to cut fabric per the specifications and established operating procedures. Associate will assist and partner with co-workers to bundle and tag cut pieces for further processing to ensure the hourly and daily and weekly departmental goals and objectives of Sutter Street Manufacturing in safety, service, quality, and cost are met.

The Cutting Operator (Weekend) position is located in Booneville, MS.

You’ll be excited about this opportunity because you will....

• Practice safe work practices and demonstrate safe work habits to the workforce and adhere to the Personal Protective Equipment standards of the company throughout the facility.
• Adhere to the policies of Williams-Sonoma while performing any duties as assigned with a positive attitude and willing spirit to assist others in the department, facility, and the organization. Always acting with professional courtesy and the highest integrity.
• Perform daily tasks promptly and with high standards to achieve departmental and facility production goals using documented Standard Operating Procedures by performing the assigned task safely, correctly, and quickly while demonstrating integrity and acting in a responsible and accountable manner.
• Establish and promote hard work ethics through teamwork and collaboration with associates and departmental leadership to maximize the productivity of the departments while ensuring quality and adhering to and complying with all safety policies.
• Communicate openly and professionally with departmental leadership to ensure issues and obstacles and be addressed.
• Perform all assigned duties of the cutting operator position per the standard operation procedures of the assigned position at a minimum rate to maintain a sufficient buffer for sewing department to operate efficiently without gaps in production.
• Ensure tags and tickets are correctly placed on items to ensure they are accounted for within the inventory system and follow system requirements for tracking materials.

Check out some of the required qualifications we are looking for in amazing candidates....

• At least 1 year of cutting experience in an upper-end upholstered furniture manufacturing environment.
• This is an onsite and in office role.
• Good math and reading skills with good communication skills-oral and written and the ability to read, write, and understand English.
• Ability to read and understand production tickets and interpret simple instructions commonly placed in a standard operating procedure.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment to assure delivery requirements.
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively as a part of a team with other associates and managers with a strong sense of urgency and time management to meet established deadlines.

We prefer some of these qualities as well....

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Previous leadership experience.
• Basic computer skills.
• Bilingual, English and Spanish.

Review these physical requirements, as they play a major part in this role....

• Must have the ability to stand for 12-hour periods and bend and twist at waist and knees as required to load and roll furniture.
• Will frequently need to lift and pull items that weigh 20 – 25 pounds and occasionally lift items that weigh up to 60 pounds.

Our company benefits are second to none in the industry....

• Generous discount on all Williams-Sonoma, Inc. brand products.
• 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities.
• Paid vacations, Employee Assistance Programs, Time Off to Volunteer, Matching Gifts Community Service Program, and Holidays (in some locations).
• Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits, Legal and Identity Protection Plans and Pet Insurance.
• For more information on our benefits offerings, please visit MyWSIBenefits.com.
• To learn more about our Supply Chain culture and regional associate events, please visit: https://shorturl.at/R3OAX (Login credentials may be required).

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